Thursday I'm going in for surgery. I'm
having a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I was
under the impression that I wouldn't have
to stay overnight in the hospital but I
do. And I thought there wouldn't be much
pain and I'd be fine in a couple
days...apparently I'm being too
optimistic? Has anyone had this? What was
your experience please?
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Ingi
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Posted: 12-18-07 14:35pm
Tina, this all depends on your body. A
hysterectomy is a major surgery regardless
of whether it is laparoscopic or not.
There is a lot of information on the
internet to be found. I haven't personally
been through one, but I have done a lot of
research on them online.
Good luck! Be gentle on yourself and don't
push yourself too hard.
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heather27
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 2
Hi There I Have Had a Hysterectomy 3 Years Ago.... Posted: 01-02-08 17:51pm
Hi there i ahad one 3 years ago and i can
tell you exactally what it is like.. you
might not wanna know but i will tell
you...i had to have a hysterectomy when i
was 24 i am now 27. i went in to the
hospital to have it done and i wish prople
would of told me what it was gonna be
like.. they done the surgery and on my
gosh it hurt afterwards.. i was in the
hospital and i could n't sit up at all.
i couldn't lay down nothing i just sat a
little back in a recliner and that's where
i stayed at. i was down for like 4 weeks
good. It sucks.. i will tell you..
luckily i had great friends and family to
help me cause i will tell you you will
need them anyone that you trust enough to
help you in the bath or to the bathroom..
My husband had to help me alot.. well good
luck let me know how it is going i would
love to know..
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galliano
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Brisbane, Qld Australia
Almost 3 weeks post surgery Posted: 03-20-08 20:27pm
Tina - in 3 days it will be 3 weeks since
I had my hysto for endometrial cancer. I
was in hospital only overnight even though
I was expecting 2-3 days. I was even able
to shower myself the next morning which
was wonderful. Although I was sore for
about a week the last two weeks have been
relatively pain free (nothing more than
what used to be period type pain). I have
developed a bladder infection but
antibiotics are taking care of this. I
also developed some mild incontinence due
to my low back being out of alignment, but
chiro has fixed that. I started driving my
car about 5 days ago and am getting better
and better everyday. You just really need
to remember that it takes you longer to do
everything and you have to be incredibly
careful with any type of bending. Am even
starting gentle walks along the beach next
week which will be wonderful. Remember a
positive attitude is half the battle,
getting some gentle sun is also really
good as it is the only way in which to get
Vit D.
Just think - no more periods, no more pap
smears - good luck.
Galliano
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